Southampton Fan Misses Out on Outrageous 2600/1 Bet After Early Cash Out
A Southampton fan missed on an incredible amount of money after a costly early cash-out on Tuesday night.
The Saints fan watched his side produce an astonishing comeback in the Championship, having come from 3-0 down to beat Leicester City 4-3 at King Power Stadium.
The Foxes were 3-0 up and flying inside 29 minutes, with goals from Divine Mukasa, Patson Daka, Abdul Fataqu.
But remarkably, Saints fought back and after goals from Ross Stewart and Jack Stephens in the second half, Ryan Manning bagged the equaliser in the 87th minute before Shea Charles brought sheer euphoria for the south coast outfit.
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But while the visitors were buzzing, one Southampton supporter had mixed emotions afterwards Callum Ford said he was "the only @SouthamptonFC fan in the country that's disappointed".
His remarkable bet had odds of 2600/1 - picking Southampton and Eastleigh for full-time results. Eastleigh also produced an incredible comeback in the National League, winning 3-2 at Solihull Moors after trailing 2-0 at half-time.
Fancying both sides to turn things around, Callum whacked a fiver on with Sky Bet when both results had odds of 50/1. His total returns would have been just over £13,000.
However, Ford made the decision to cash out and though he made £1,146 from the successful bet - he would have been a lot richer had he stuck to his guns.
The punter was a little downbeat but did have to remind himself that the sum could still go a long way.
Taking to X, he wrote: "Cashing out was poor but as has been said if someone gave me a grand to keep or to put on a 96 min winner I would of said no chance. Pays for a deposit for a holiday."
Following up the next morning, Callum was still feeling a bit of regret but again had to see the positive side that he was up £1100 - a figure that can go towards a holiday with his other half.
"It's the next morning, dwelling has eased still wished i didn't cash of course but I'm 1100 up from a stupid £5 bet," he posted.
"I'm happy and healthy and it will go towards a nice holiday with my fiancée. "Up the Saints! Life Goes On".
Topics: Southampton
Josh Lawless